Northpoint Church
December 26, 2021
Biblical Worship of God
Locations & Times
Northpoint Church
988 W Ontario Ave, Corona, CA 92882, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
In-person and Virtual Services
We are honoring the guidance provided by local, regional, and national authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, we are allowed to gather in person inside our Worship Center. We do so at <b>9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings</b>. We also live are streaming that service <b>on Facebook and YouTube (Find links below.) </b> While we are physically distant, we are socially and spiritually connecting through the technological platforms available to us!
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<b>Stay Connected with the Northpoint Family.</b> We all ache to gather again. Being separated is tough, but during stressful times, it is even harder not to have face to face fellowship and the strength that comes from physically being together. Even so, we can still connect with each other. One way is to fill out the new confidential NP Care Card (See link below.). Once submitted, the card will be reviewed by the Northpoint Care Team. If you so indicate on the card, someone from the team will contact you.
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http://tiny.cc/xjwmuzGrace Upon Grace
John 1:16-17
Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor
Overview: John’s gospel introduces us to the person and work of Jesus from a historical and theological standpoint. He notes that prior to the coming of Jesus, God’s people relied on the Mosaic law for their understanding of God and to have a relationship with God. The coming of Jesus Christ did not contradict but rather took this understanding and relationship to a higher level. Though there were people in John’s day who did not receive Christ, those who believe in Jesus then and now are recipients of grace upon grace which applies to all areas of the Christian life.
1. How does John’s Gospel combine history and theology? Why is it important for the historical events to occur in order for us to understand who God is and what He has done? Put another way, how does an event like the incarnation add to our understanding of God’s love for sinners?
2. What does John mean when he states that the law came through Moses? How does Jesus add to our understanding of God’s law? Why is it important to affirm that Jesus did not contradict the law of God or provide another way of salvation in addition to the law of God?
3. How does John evaluate the ministry of Jesus in light of the writings of Moses? See John 1:45, 3:14, 5:45-46, 6:32, 7:19-23, and 8:5. Note how John’s comparison and contrast between Jesus and Moses point us forward to believe in Jesus rather than stop short with Moses. What does this imply about our need to press forward to Christ today, regardless of our previous religious background?
4. In what ways is God’s grace evidenced in your life today? Are you a recipient of saving grace? Have you thanked God for restraining grace? Are you relying on persevering grace? Do you see evidence of God’s common grace in the world today?
For Further Reading
<b>Charles Spurgeon,<i> Faith’s Checkbook </i>(originally published in 1893 as The Cheque Book of Faith; now available through multiple publishers). </b>
https://www.amazon.com/Faiths-Checkbook-Devotional-Promises-Updated-ebook/dp/B08L422M9P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CKVHG7VG89M3&keywords=Charles+Spurgeon%2C+Faith%E2%80%99s+Checkbook&qid=1640411331&s=movies-tv&sprefix=charles+spurgeon%2C+faith+s+checkbook+%2Cmovies-tv%2C104&sr=1-1Join us Live on YouTube Each Sunday @ 9:00 a.m.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWF0mktM_NOauJ6khBvDbAJoin us on Facebook Live Each Sunday @ 9:00 a.m.
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As a part of our worship we are called to cheerfully, generously, and sacrificially give (2 Cor 9:7). Your faithful partnership in and support of the ministries at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church allows us to impact the lives of thousands, both locally and globally, for His Kingdom.
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<b>OUR MISSION:</b> Making Disciples Who Make Disciples. A disciple is a person who has been reconciled into a right relationship with God through new birth by faith in Christ and is consequently growing in love for God, love for others, and in joyful obedience to all of Christ’s commands.
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